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Gabon takes grassroots approach in anti-poaching drive (Phys.Org)

Success story: The number of forest elephants in Gabon has doubled in the past decade. A whistle blows. The car stops, and the driver is politely asked to turn ...

"You go into the field in the morning and you see he's eaten a bit (of the crop). You go the following day, and he's eaten another bit. The laws are a vexation." "How can you tell the difference between a protected species and a (non-protected) one when you're hunting at night?" But that's not the case today, because we have got the message across to people about what we do," said Ibala Mayombo. A team from Gabon's anti-poaching brigade then searches the vehicle from top to bottom, looking in every cranny for guns or game. The heaviest sentences are for ivory smuggling, which can carry a 10-year jail term.

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The golden ticket for Calgary's fast food restaurants? A drive-thru ... (CBC.ca)

While leasing activity in the downtown core has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, one market area has — commercial rents for fast-food restaurants with ...

We're going to have the drive-thru in a location where there are other commercial services." "If you are down by the hospital in Seton or Auburn Bay, the only Tim Hortons there is one that you have to walk into. She said that drive-thrus are not just a convenient option — in some circumstances, they're a life-saver. But in his 20 years of experience, he said the city has restricted their construction. In a statement to CBC News, a spokesperson for the city's Community Planning department said the bylaw dictates the extent to which drive-thrus are allowed in a certain parts of the city. "I know a friend who was in a wheelchair for a while and even though they can get in and out of the car by themselves, in order for them to do that and then get their wheelchair out and everything, like it's such a hassle," said Gail.

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City projects drive growth and economic development | City of Leduc (City of Leduc)

On May 12, 2022, the Province of Alberta announced funding support for the 65th Avenue Interchange project, critical infrastructure supporting safety, ease of ...

The City will need to update a range of planning documents, including the Municipal Development Plan, the Land Use Bylaw and numerous Area Structure Plans to align with the new amendments. This collaborative work has included Edmonton International Airport, the Province of Alberta, industry leaders, neighbouring municipalities, residents, businesses and City staff. - Some homeowners in mature neighbourhoods will be able to redevelop their property. On May 12, 2022, the Province of Alberta announced funding support for the 65th Avenue Interchange project, critical infrastructure supporting safety, ease of movement and future economic development in Leduc, at Edmonton International Airport and across the region. The City has worked tirelessly, alongside many stakeholders and regional partners, to advocate for these changes. - The construction contribution for the remaining $91 million is being funded by the Province ($78.5 million) and the City of Leduc ($12.5 million).

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Planning to Go to the Drive-In? Make Sure You Take These 8 Items ... (Crossroads Today)

Kirkland's popcorn is made with whole-grain popcorn, movie theater butter, and natural butter flavor. Plus, it's a gluten-free snack. After you've passed it out ...

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